After Samurai X Live in Action , MANILA – It’s official: The live action movie adaptation of the hit manga and anime series “Lupin III” will be screened here next month.

SM Cinema announced on its Facebook page on Thursday that it will screen “Lupin III” starting September 17 as it uploaded a trailer for the movie, which follows the escapades of a master thief. “Lupin III” will be released in Japan on August 30. Playing the titular role is Shun Oguri, who is known to many for his portrayal of Rui Hanazawa in the Japanese drama “Boys Over Flowers.”